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Tailormade Thai Family Adventure TMTH5

Tailormade Thai Jungle Adventure

Jungles, cities and beachesA contrast of vibrant bustling Bangkok with it bright temples and noisy markets, quiet daily life of the hill tribe villagers, and beautiful sandy beaches on Koh Samet, this varied adventure will suit every family member. You travel by overnight train, ride an elephant and have a long-tail boat trip before ending your holiday in the sparkling waters of tropical Koh Samet island.

Enriching tailormade journeys – for youThis bespoke journey features some of our favourite spots in Thailand. You can choose to take our destination experts’ recommendations and travel just as you see the itinerary here, or contact us to add your own special touches; how about adding a snorkelling boat trip from Koh Samet or a few extra days to visit Angkor Wat in Cambodia. We’re here to design your perfect holiday. Call us on 0844 875 1897.

Tailormade Thai Jungle Adventure - Comfort Version

1Fly to Thailand

2Arrive Bangkok

Arrive in Bangkok, where you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to explore, you may wish to explore the vibrant night markets or visit the muay Thai martial arts.

Overnight: Royal Princess Larn Luang Hotel
Included Meals: None

3Bangkok

Today you have a full-day city tour of Thailand’s capital; you’ll visit the ornate Grand Palace and Temple of the Emerald Buddha, Wat Pho and the huge reclining Buddha, then board your long-tailed boat for a relaxing cruise along the Chao Phrayar River – the perfect way to soak up the flavours, sights and sounds of this bustling Asian city. Late in the afternoon, board your overnight train north.

4Chiang Mai

Arrive this morning in Chiang Mai, the northern capital of Thailand, for a sightseeing tour including Warorose market, where you will find everything from fruit and veg to flowers and handicrafts. Chiang Mai has over 300 temples and you will have the opportunity to visit some of our favourites before visiting Doi Suthep Temple. Built in 1383 and situated at the top of Suthep Mountain it’s a 300 step climb to the top, where you may have a chance to chat with the monks or take a blessing.

Overnight: Tamarind Village
Included Meals: Breakfast

5Elephant sanctuary

Head out to the Lampang elephant sanctuary. Established in 1969, it is the largest elephant conservation centre in the country and is also host to an elephant hospital, caring for sick and abandoned elephants. You will be able to see elephants bathing and carrying logs and there is also the option to ride one of these amazing animals. Or, how about getting your hands dirty and making some ‘elephant paper’, using a truly recyclable material – elephant dung?! This afternoon, you have a Thai cookery course, where an expert cook will teach the basics of Thai cookery, be careful not to add too much chili!

Overnight: Imperial Mae Ping
Included Meals: Breakfast Dinner

6Pai

Today you head into the northern hills to spend the next three days exploring the area of the hilltribes. There are numerous individual tribes, each with its own particular beliefs, way of life and colour of dress. Drive to Pai where your trekking journey begins in the afternoon when you hike to a Red Lahu Village (approximately two and half hours walking), where you spend the night in the local village houses. Meet the shaman, farmers and children from the village. The Lahu form several subgroups which differ in costume, language and traditions.

Included Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

7White Karen Village

Todays trek of approximately four hours take you to a White Karen village. You stop at Tham Yao cave along the way. This is a vast and pristine cave system located close to the village. The Karen tribe consists of four distinct groups and forms the largest hilltribe in Thailand. The men often wear Western clothes although the women are prolific weavers and are usually colourfully dressed. Karen people are renowned for their handicrafts such as woven baskets, musical instruments and animal bells.

Included Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

8Boat to Mae Hong Son

A two to three hour hike this morning takes you to a Shan Village, where you’ll meet the locals and see them going about their daily life. You then transfer to the Pai River and board a bamboo raft and float to Mae Hong Son, where you spend the next two nights. Mae Hong Son is a tranquil spot which lays in a forested valley next to the river, surrounded by mountains – a spectacular setting.

Overnight: Fern Resort
Included Meals: Breakfast Lunch

9Return to Chiang Mai

Visit the local market this morning, followed by a guided sightseeing tour to include some of the local temples. You will notice a difference to temples previously seen as a few of these are Burmese in design. This afternoon, drive to Chiang Mai, the scenic bus journey will take around five hours.

Overnight: Tamarind Village
Included Meals: Breakfast

10Koh Samet

This morning you fly from Chiang Mai back to Bangkok, then continue by road and ferry to Koh Samet where you have the afternoon free to relax.

Overnight: Sai Kaew Beach Resort
Included Meals: Breakfast

11Free time on Koh Samet

Only 6 km in length, Koh Samet is home to some of the best beaches in Thailand. Bright, white sands contrast vividly with the clear blue sea that laps the tree-lined shores of this idyllic island. Up until the 1980's Koh Samet was home to a small community of fishermen, when the island became a designated national park. Since then tourist development has taken place, although the island still retains some of its original charm. Our two days on the island leave you free to relax and enjoy this tropical paradise, with the opportunity to do as much, or as little as you want.

Overnight: Sai Kaew Beach Resort
Included Meals: Breakfast

12Free time on Koh Samet

Today is free to relax or explore the island at your leisure. Alternatively, your Tailormade Regional Specialist can arrange a snorkelling boat trip around the island.

Overnight: Sai Kaew Beach Resort
Included Meals: Breakfast

13Bangkok

Transfer back to Bangkok, the rest of the day is free to do some last minute sightseeing and souvenir shopping.